Hirao, Japan
平生町
Hirao is a town of 11,914 people in Yamaguchi, Japan, founded in April 1, 1889.
Why visit Hirao
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 商家博物館・むろやの園.
Weather in Hirao
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Hirao
Hirao (平生町, Hirao-chō) is a town located in Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2023, the town had an estimated population of 11,064 in 5394 households and a population density of 320 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 34.59 square kilometres (13.36 sq mi).
From the Wikipedia article Hirao (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks19
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7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes14
2 more on the map.
History
The area of Hirao was part of an ancient Suō Province. During the Edo Period, the area was part of the holdings of Chōshū Domain. Following the Meiji restoration, the village of Hirao within Kumage District, Yamaguchi was established with the creation of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. Hirao was elevated to town status on April 1, 1903. On January 1, 1955, Tabuse annexed the villages of Ono, Saga and Sone.
From the History section of Hirao on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Healthcare3
Map of Hirao
91 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 km away.
- Tabuse 1 km north, about 1 min by car
- Yanai 5 km northeast, about 5 min by car
- Kudamatsu 21 km northwest, about 21 min by car
- Tokuyama 27 km northwest, about 27 min by car
- Iwakuni 28 km northeast, about 28 min by car
- Ōtake 33 km northeast, about 33 min by car
- Hōfu 48 km west, about 48 min by car
- Etajima 50 km northeast, about 50 min by car
- Hatsukaichi 52 km northeast, about 52 min by car
- Kure 56 km northeast, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hirao town hall, アラツク, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saga, Hirao, Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1111, Japan - panoramio (2), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Saga, Hirao, Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1111, Japan - panoramio (5), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Saga, Hirao, Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1111, Japan - panoramio (1), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Saga, Hirao, Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1111, Japan - panoramio (4), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Saga, Hirao, Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1111, Japan - panoramio (3), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Saga, Hirao, Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1111, Japan - panoramio (6), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Saga, Hirao, Kumage District, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1111, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Muroya-no-sono 2021-08 ac, Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shinjo, Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-0033, Japan - panoramio (1), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Shinjo, Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-0033, Japan - panoramio (2), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 阿多田交流館（平生回天基地資料展示） - panoramio, 伊部リコ, CC BY 3.0
- 阿多田交流館（平生回天基地資料展示）, 伊部リコ, CC BY 3.0
- 馬島（Umashima from Oohoshi） - panoramio, RAKKO_TAKASAKA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 馬島（Umashima from Oohoshi） - panoramio (1), RAKKO_TAKASAKA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ダイレックス - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 名合八幡宮 - panoramio, 上空弘育（ひろじー）, CC BY 3.0
- Magochi, Crinez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 3 Chome Minamimachi, Yanai-shi, Yamaguchi-ken 742-0031, Japan - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 対岸から望む馬島, Mada5252, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 古い住宅 - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 牛 - panoramio (3), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Yanai Station platform 202604, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- Yanai Station ticket gate 202604, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- Ihonosho, Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1352, Japan - panoramio (5), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Yanai Station ticket vending machine 202604, Sashimiteishoku, CC0
- イオン柳井新庄ショッピングセンター - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Ihonosho, Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1352, Japan - panoramio (4), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 風車のある風景 - panoramio, 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Ihonosho, Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1352, Japan - panoramio (3), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-0021, Japan - panoramio (1), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- Ihonosho, Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1352, Japan - panoramio (1), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 柳井 - panoramio (1), Yobito KAYANUMA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Entrance of Kingyo-street in Yanai-city. - panoramio, 菅野崇, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kingyo street. (The true name, the white wall street) - panoramio, 菅野崇, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 白壁の町並み - panoramio, 上空弘育（ひろじー）, CC BY 3.0
- 柳井 - panoramio, Yobito KAYANUMA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ihonosho, Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture 742-1352, Japan - panoramio (2), 田村淳, CC BY 3.0
- 柳と井戸 - panoramio, 上空弘育（ひろじー）, CC BY 3.0
- ISS064-E-47989 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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